The Daily Teaser …

Oooh!!

I think yesterday’s Teaser was rather well attended!

I’m pleased: it’s nice to know you’re getting an audience.

Even though I know perfectly well that I made a Dog’s Dinner of Q10. I meant to ask about Scotland’ largest lake: Loch Lomond, as Dr Paul pointed out. He also made the distinction between the UK, and Great Britain; historically, ‘Great Britain’ was the name given to the union of Scotland and England when James 1st ascended the English throne. Whilst the term ‘United Kingdom’ came in, in 1707, when Northern Ireland joined the Union.

Either way, on that one, I’m handing points out …

Which means I should mention, shouldn’t I?

We had a three-way tie for first, between FSG Drone, Andrea, and Tim, with FSG — Andy, in other words — getting the First-In Clap. Andy’s a Scotsman, I should add.

Actually, so’s Dr Paul, who came in with 10 points, yesterday, four point behind Trevor, with 14. Actually, Doctor Paul’s been running pub-quizzes, and his own site, now for some time; I actually always feel quite flattered, whenever I get a fellow QM taking: Cheers, Paul!

And a big Thank You, to everyone, actually!

Lets move on, shall we?

Yes, let’s!

Here’s today’s questions, along with the ‘How To’ and License …

Q1) 1^st December saw the (then) British Government accept the Beveridge Report, which recommended the establishment of the Welfare State; in which year of the 1940s?

Q2) Which US company introduced the first moving assembly lines, on 1^st December, 1913?

Q3) 1^st December, 1949, saw the birth — in Columbia — of the world’s one time seventh richest man*; who was he?

Q4) 1^st December, 1955, saw who shoot to international prominence, after refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus?

Q5) 1^st December, 1981, saw the first official recognition of which virus?

Q6) Today in 1990, saw the last drilling work completed, in which Anglo-French construction project?

Q7) And finally … ! 1^st December, 2001, saw the ending of entrance fees in 13 major British museums. Name any of them …

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today is Saint Andrew’s Day; Saint Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and which Mediterranean country? (And if Doctor Paul gets this wrong … !!)

A1) Greece.

Q2) In which year of this century was Saint Andrew’s Day declared as a Scottish Bank Holiday?

A2) 2007.

Q3) In some parts of Scotland, girls and young women wishing to marry had to throw what at a door, on Saint Andrews Day?

A3) A shoe. (If it’s pointing at the exit, it means she’ll be married, within the year.)

Q4) Complete the title of this Pink Floyd song; Several Species of Small Furry Animals, Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With … what; – a pict, a haggis, or a golf ball?

A4) A Pict. (You’ve got to love the Floyd, haven’t you?)

Q5) What is the name of Irvine Welsh's 2002 sequel to Trainspotting?

A5) Porno.

Q6) Which Scottish city shares its name with a city in Australia?

A6) Perth

Q7) Are Scottish banknotes legal tender in England?

A7) No. (They’re legal currency, certainly; but are promissory notes — on a par with a cheque or credit card — rather than legal tender. What’s more, here in Essex and the South-East, many retail staff, myself included, aren’t too sure how to check if a Scottish or Northern Irish note is genuine. Granted, you can use an ultraviolet note-checker, but not every shop has one; nor does every Scottish note have ultraviolet features. Goodbye Economy … )

Q8) What exactly areare the Cairngorms?

A8) Mountains.

Q9) Which modern delicacy made its first appearance, in Scotland, during the mid–1990’s?

A9) The deep–fried, battered Mars Bar. (That’s so got to be on a par with kebabs and the Meat Pie Floater; serious post-pub food!)

Q10) What’s Britain’s largest lake?

A10) Lough Neagh. (I’m really going to have to phrase these things …!)

Q11) 30^th November, 1886, saw which nightspot stage its first revue?

A11) The Folies Bèrgere.

Q12) 30^th November, saw John Sentamu become the first black Archbishop of the Church of England, when he was named as Archbishop of where?

A12) York.

Q13) 30^th November, 1983, saw Michæl Jackson release his 6^th studio album: which album was it?

A13) Thriller.

Q14) 30^th November, 1999, saw British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems form to make Europe’s largest defense contractor; how is this merged company now known?

A14) BAE Systems.

Q15) And finally … ! 30^th November, 1900, saw the death of Oscar Wilde; in which French city was he, when he died?

A15) Paris.

Enjoy those, folks! I’ll catch you later.